County Oil Gain Surges in Last Week in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County saw a surge in oil production with about 2000 barrels per day more than the prior week. Allen field contributed roughly 1700 barrels daily while multiple offsets and new locations expanded activity across the county, including LaSelle operated wells and several Ramsey and Louisiana Oil & Refining projects.
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Pontotoc County
Allen
Wickett
Barnsdale
Hunton
Conservation
Tabor-Brown
Texas-Pacific Company
McClure
Bebee
Bo A. LaSelle
Pioneer County
LaSelle
Allen Territory
Louisiana Oil & Refining Company
McIlroy
Ramsey Interests
Louisiana
Westheimer-Daube
Denver Oil & Refining Company
Ramsey
McIlroy No
Parker No
Louisiana Oil
Perry
McEilroy
McElroy
Ada Plans Largest Hallowe'en Celebration Yet
Money is being raised to fund Ada Oklahoma's Halloween events with a goal of 300 dollars from local merchants to cover prizes and costs for the big night. Features include multiple contests and a Goblin Window search with merchant window prizes. The Elks masquerade dance will be held in the hall as paid entertainment.
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Ada
Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
Louisiana Oil and Refining adds Perry No. 4 well in Allen territory
A new producer, Louisiana Oil and Refining, joins the Allen territory list with Perry No. 4. Monday gauge shows 400 barrels of pipeline oil and 30 million feet of gas via a 212 inch siphon. East of the city, Smith-Ada Development’s Well in section 7-3-7 drills at 185 feet after cave-in trouble. a 15 inch casing was set and drilling continues.
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Allen Territory
Louisiana Oil and Refining Company
Perry No. 4
Smith-Ada Development Company
Lost and Found Want Ad Prompted by News
A brief want ad notes a lost item search tied to a news prompt. It invites readers to report found belongings to the newspaper office, offering contact details and a reminder to include identifying marks for faster recovery.
Castleberry Acquitted In Self Defense Murder Trial
In Pontotoc County a jury acquitted Claude Castleberry of murder after defense argued invasion of privacy of his home and self defense. The trial, lasting past midnight, faced missing witness Traxler and testimony shifts but resulted in a not guilty verdict.
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Pontotoc County Court
Claude Castleverry
Orel Busby
Asher bandit suspects face preliminary hearing
Marion Fuller former Barnsboro police chief was arrested in connection with the Canadian Valley State bank robbery at Asher on Sept 2 and will be arraigned Tuesday afternoon before Justice Tully J. Darden. Two other men Marvin Foster and Tom Guest also face charges. Foster to be arraigned in Tecumseh today. Guest has had a preliminary hearing and was sent to the state penitentiary at McAlester. Guest is identified as a Texas native. Randall Pitman county attorney said Fuller has been in the oil field country recently coming from Arizona.
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Asher
Shawnee
Marion Fuller
Barnsboro
Canadian Valley State Bank
Tully J. Darden
Marvin Foster
Tom Guest
Foster
J. Dutton
Tecumseh
Guest
McAlester
Texas
Randall Pitman
Arizona
Earl Carrol Paroled From Atlanta Penitentiary
Parole reports indicate Earl Carrol has been released from Atlanta penitentiary. the public did not know he was incarcerated and the parole is confirmed by officials.
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Earl Carrol
Atlanta Penitentiary
Paters
Brother of Ada Woman Is Found
The body of Vasco Price, 28, formerly of Ada and brother of Mrs. Paul Norrell, was found Saturday in Detroit ten days after he disappeared. He married Esther Collier in August and had joined her in Detroit before vanishing. Funeral plans are set and the body may be brought to Ada or Ponca City for burial.
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Vasco Price
Hver
Dale
Paul V. Norrell
R. P. Price
Paul Y. Norrell
Ada
Detroit
Esther Collier
Ponca City
East Central
Ex-convict identity swap halted by identification check
Oscar Stewart is in jail on four forgery charges tied to fake Mid-Continent Oil checks in Allen. Government records identified him as John Sprinkler, an alleged Texas escapee from Huntsville prison, later shown pardoned. Authorities await confirmation from Huntsville officials.
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Oscar Stewart
Allen
John Sprinkler
W. W. Walker
Government Bureau of Identification
Sprinkler
State Penitentiary of Texas
Huntsville
Walker
Texas
Stewart
Washington
Babemore
Oil Company
Parker No 1 oil well in Ada area flows 750 bpd
In Allen district section 17-5-8 W R Ramsey and Harry E Morris partner Parker No 1 comes in late Thursday with 750 barrels per day and 37 feet sand. well near McIlroy No 1, Morris half owner drives Ada’s public spirited fame. Parker No 2 and McElroy No 2 completions noted with flow estimates shown.
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Parker No. 1
Allen Field
W. R. Ramsey
H. E. Morris
Nn Se
Allen Territory
Pontotoc County
Harry E. Morris
Ramsey
Ada
Whitney _ Sheilds
Clark and Cowden Smith
J. B. Milner
Milner
Milner Et al
Parker
Louisiana Oil Refining Corp
McElroy
Local Ikes Pledge 0 Boost Game Laws
The Izaak Walton League chapter led by President Ed Haley plans October and November patrols to enforce game laws. Members will patrol Section lines seeking violators with state guidance encouraging active enforcement and arrests for in presence offenses.
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Ed Haley
Izaak Walton League
Oklahoma
Ike
Ada Man Killed In Bowlegs and Prisoner Held
Ada resident A L Smith, 55, died from injuries after an incident in Bowlegs. Dennis Martin, 40, is jailed in Wewoka for investigation, accused of knocking or pulling Smith from a wagon in town last night. Witnesses say Smith threatened Martin’s 13 year old daughter prior to the event. Doctors cited a broken neck from the fall as the cause of death.
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Bowlegs
A. L. Smith
Ada
Dennis Martin
Wewoka
Smith
Martin
Farmer Slain Near Duncan While In His Automobile
Alva Welch a 30 year old farmer living 30 miles southeast of Duncan was shot to death in his car when he stopped at a Dixie blacksmith shop and was confronted by Chester Riley also 30. County officials rushed to the scene and Welch's body remained in the car as townsfolk waited for officers. The motive remains unknown with Mrs Welch seated beside him.
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Duncan
Alva Welch
Here
Dixie
Chester Riley
Welch
Maine Chooses to Retain Direct Primary
Maine voted to keep the direct primary by about two to one, rejecting a referendum to return to the caucus and convention nominating system. A late referendum effort drew roughly 60 000 voters out of a normal state turnout near 200 000.
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Maine
Portland
Leprosy Deaths Rare Among Patients
The report notes that lepers commonly die from illnesses other than leprosy, with only about three percent of affected individuals dying due to leprosy itself.
Bizzell says university rules must be obeyed
In Norman 2500 students gathered at the auditorium to protest university rules. President W. B. Bizzell told the student committee that rules must stand after a morning mass meeting. A sub committee was formed to draft recommendations for the administrative council meeting that afternoon.
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Norman
W. B. Bizzell
Bizzell
Phil Kidd
Elizabeth Wilbur
Oklahoma City
Maynard Kennerly
Wewoka
Helen Eason
Enid
University Administrative Council
Buy it rent it sell with a NEWS want aa
The item advertises a news service seeking buy rent or sell opportunities. It notes interest in acquiring information on listings properties or media assets. Prospective sellers or owners are invited to contact for pricing and terms.
Pioneer Rancher of State Dies at 101 Ranch
Oklahoma City October 22 Following the death of Joe Miller one of the owners of the 101 Ranch Murphy state labor commissioner issued a warning about carbon monoxide dangers away from autos. He said air with one twentieth of one percent CO can cause headaches and one fifth percent can cause collapse in under an hour.
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Oklahoma City
Joe Miller
101 Ranch
W. A. Murphy
Murphy
Ponca Chief Joe Miller Dies From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The Ponca Indians announce a week long funeral observance for Col. Joe Miller known as Mr. Joe. Adopted Powcas sub chief Walking Above he was found dead at his ranch home on Ranch Drive five miles from the headquarters. The tribe will observe mourning feasting and gift bearing per their traditional rites.
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Ponca City
Ponca
Joe Miller
Joe
Ranch Drive
William Brooks
Brooks
Miller
Col. Miller
London eatery adds chess sets to dining experience
A London restaurant introduces chess sets for patrons. Waiters face a dilemma when presenting the bill as players focus on their next move. Ford’s purchase of a vintage cotton gin hints at the design direction for its upcoming model.
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London
Ford
NDA 16 Schedule Planned for Tulsa to Ardmore Rail Line
Tulsa Wewoka Southern Railway backers push for Interstate Commerce Commission approval to build a new line from Tulsa via Okmulgee Henryetta Okemah Wewoka Konawa Ada Ardmore crossing near Troy. Orwig leads promotion. multimillionaires invest in preliminary work amid freight growth.
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Ada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tulsa-Wewoka Southern Railway
Wewoka
J. C. Hynds
Chamber of Commerce
Ed. Gwyn
O. E. Parker
W. D Little
Seminole
Mr. Hynds
S. Orwig
Tulsa
Cdéme
Okmussee
Henryetta
Okemah
Konawa
Southwest
Oklahoma City gubernatorial politics denounced as conspiracy
A statement from Governor Wilson's office denies involvement in a plot to obtain signers for a February demonstration. It alleges politics aiming to influence the governor’s administration and alleges an organized opposition seeking investigations. Wilson refutes claims he sought the presidency at State Teachers College, Austin.
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Oklahoma City
Det
Gev
Henry S. Johnston
E. Sullivan
R. H.amer
Sch
Caluim
Wilson
State Teachers College
Ssovernor
Alf
Crude Oil Slumps Across Major Fields in Week
Oil and Gas Journal reports week ending October 22 saw crude production drop 11,875 barrels to 2,489,109. Oklahoma output fell to 779,850 from 790,785, with Greater Seminole down to 431,715. Gulf Coast and Texas regions also declined, California down 411,750 overall.
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Tulsa
Oil and Gas Journal
the Journal
Oklahoma
Seminole
Gulf Coast
West
Panhandle
Texas
California
Oklahoma City Legislature Watch Intensifies Amid Sessions Sparks
In Oklahoma City, rumors loom of a special investigating session as lawmakers plan a petition delivery to Governor Johnston and affidavits alleging road work irregularities circulate. Sources say leaders from opposing factions prepare for key conferences within 48 hours.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Times
Johnston
Oklahoma Governor’s Aide Denounces Threats of Special Session
Secretary to Governor Johnston releases a statement denying any imminent extra session. He accuses a group of discontented politicians of plotting to impeach Johnston and reap personal gains, naming R. H. Wilson Ed Seaman KE Snodgrass P. Hill H. Tom Kight among those blamed.
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Oklahoma City
State Departments
H. E. Sulivan
Henr S. Johnston
Sullivan
Wwe
Johnston Tration
R. H. Wilson
Ed M. Seaman
Oklahoma City Insurance
Met
KE. E. Snodgrass
P. Hill
Pittsburg
H. Tom Kight
Ogers County
Seminole oil field output declines from weekend high
Greater Seminole field in Central Oklahoma eased to 419510 barrels per day Monday from 422445 after a brief hold. The Little River pool remained most active with many completions and wide production fluctuations, as 925 and 928 wells operated on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
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Seminole
Central Oklahoma
Little River Pool
Woman Discovers Beggar She Aided Is Her Husband
A Chicago woman gave a beggar a dime and later learned the recipient was her husband. The incident carries a cautionary moral about marriage and danger of gambling or poverty turning into entanglement.
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Chicago
Contract Let for Homer School House
Supt Heflin announces the Homer school house contract has been let to C D Cole for about 6300 dollars. Construction starts now and is to be finished by December 1. The brick building will have four rooms and stand five miles east of Ada.
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HOMER
Supt. Heflin
Ada
C. D. Cole
New York Mayor Orders Late Night Cabaret Crackdown
The New York mayor signals strict enforcement of late night cabaret rules, aiming to curb illegal activity. City authorities will close venues at 3 a.m if patrons are not in bed by that time. The stance underscores a broader safety and compliance drive across nightlife districts.
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New York
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Allen District
Louisiana Oil Ref Corp
Reed
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IKES
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